James Henry Houk

Brief Life History of James Henry

When James Henry Houk was born on 28 June 1829, in Barren, Kentucky, United States, his father, Michael Houk, was 51 and his mother, Ellenor Donan, was 50. He married Elizabeth Hall on 1 March 1860, in Kentucky, United States. He lived in Hart, Kentucky, United States in 1860 and Kansas, United States in 1870. He died on 25 April 1902, in Pleasant View Township, Cherokee, Kansas, United States, at the age of 72, and was buried in Pleasant View Township, Cherokee, Kansas, United States.

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Family Time Line

James Henry Houk
1829–1902
Ester Frances Hall
1840–1928
Marriage: 1 March 1860
John B. Houk
1861–1952
Nannie Elizabeth Houk
1862–1941
Kathie Houk
1864–1864
Roberta Gertrude Houk
1866–1866
James Henry Houk Jr.
1868–1947
Julia Ann Houk
1870–1946
Ralph Petty Houk
1872–1954
Baylus Green Houk
1874–1948
Leta Estella Houk Edwards
1876–1957
Arthur Houk
1878–1971
Eugene Treva Houk
1880–1958

Sources (15)

  • John H Houk, "United States Census, 1870"
  • James Henry Houk, "Find A Grave Index"
  • James Henry Houk in entry for James Henry Houk, "California, County Birth and Death Records, 1800-1994"

World Events (8)

1830 · The Second Great Awakening

Being a second spiritual and religious awakening, like the First Great Awakening, many Churches began to spring up from other denominations. Many people began to rapidly join the Baptist and Methodist congregations. Many converts to these religions believed that the Awakening was the precursor of a new millennial age.

1830 · Louisville and Portland Canal Opens

The Louisville and Portland canal opened in 1830. It was a 2 mile canal. It helped with the barrier caused by the Falls of the Ohio River at Louisville by making a route around them.

1850 · 8th Most Populated State

According to the 1850 census Kentucky was the 8th most populated state with 982,405 people.

Name Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Hoek .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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